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Past Events         2013 2013-03-01 What: The Costs and Benefits of University Education in Canada Speaker: David Macdonald, Senior Economist, National Office, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) 2013-02-07 What: The 2nd Annual Early-Career Economists’ Panel Speakers: Real Exchange Rate Movements and Competition: Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Canada Dmitry Lysenko, Trade Economist, NS Department of Economic & Rural Development & Tourism Cost Analysis of Dialysis Services in Nova Scotia Amelie Lombard, Health Economist, NS Department of Health and Wellness Climate Variability and Tourism Demand: Opportunities in Revenue Management Jeff Spencer, Corporate Strategist, NS Department of Economic & Rural Development & Tourism 2013-01-14 What: Understanding Statistics Canada’s Revisions to Provincial and National Economic Accounts Speaker: James Tebrake, Director of Income and Expenditure Accounts, Statistics Canada. Slides: Workshop | luncheon 2012 2012-12-10 What: The Canada-EU CETA and the Shape of Trade Agreements to Come Speaker: Daniel Schwanen, Associate Vice President, Trade and International Policy, C. D. Howe Institute Papers: Daniel has authored several papers on international trade and investment incl: - CETA, and - State-owned enterprises. 2012-11-30 What: Human Capital Location Choice: Accounting for Amenities and Thick Labour Markets Speaker: Mark Brown, Chief of Regional and Urban Economic Analysis, Economic Analysis Division, Statistics Canada Links: The full research paper is available. (Click to see overview) 2012-10-25 What: Building a Low Carbon, High Octane Economy in Atlantic Canada: The Role of Market-Based Approaches to Environmental Protection Speaker: Stewart Elgie, Professor of law and economics at the University of Ottawa, Director of the University’s interdisciplinary Environment Institute and Founder and Chair of Sustainable Prosperity 2012-10-03 What: Student Panel Presentation Three recent/current students will present the highlights of their economic research to the AAAE. The panel presentations and discussion will provide valuable feedback to the students and give AAAE members an opportunity to see some recent/upcoming graduates (and potential new hires) in action. Speakers: 1) Masha Zhdanava: Retention Rates of Atlantic PSE Graduates 2) Mico Schwartzentruber: The Economic Determinants of Obesity: A Provincial-Level Analysis 3) Shuichang Xie: A Financial Analysis of Stock and Bond Returns 2012-08-24 What: The North American Oil Revolution - Suncor’s Perspective Speaker: Mark Illing, Manager of Investor Relations, Suncor 2012-06-28 What: Why Inequality is Becoming More Important on the Economic and Political Agenda Speaker: Armine Yalnizyan, Senior Economist Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives 2012-06-07 What: Economic and Financial Outlook Speaker: Craig Alexander Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, TD Bank Group 2012-05-25 What: Canada’s Looming Demographic Fiscal Squeeze Speaker: Christopher Ragan, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, McGill University, Montreal 2012-03-30 What: "4th Annual AAAE Student Prize for Economic Policy" On Friday March 30, 2012 three economic students from Mount Allison University, Acadia University, and the University of New Brunswick competed for the AAAE prize. Robyn Zajac (Acadia University) emerged as the winner in a another close contest. Click for pictures. Presentations... 1. Micro-credit and its Impact on Rural Communities Jasmine Alam, University of New Brunswick – Saint John 2. The Relationship between Income and Volunteering Nicholas Cormier. Mount Allison University 3. Crime Rates and Socio-Economic Factors in Canada Robyn Zajac, Acadia University 2012-03-02 What: Atlantic Canada’s Forest Products Industries – Time for a New Value Paradigm? Speakers: Peter Milley, FCMC, Partner, Halifax Global 2012-02-10 What: Early-stage career economist’s panel Speakers: TBD 2012-01-20 What: What does it take for Canadians to leave home? Explaining Sub-Provincial and Inter-Provincial Migration in Canada Speakers: David Amirault, Senior Regional Representative (Economics), Daniel de Munnik, Senior Analyst Sarah MacPhee, Economist Bank of Canada 2011 2011-12-16 What: Estimating the Economic Impact of the $25 billion Shipbuilding (Combat Vessel) Contract for Nova Scotia Speakers: Pedro Antunes, Director, National and Provincial Forecast, Conference Board of Canada (via conference call) Fred Morley, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist, Greater Halifax Partnership 2011-11-15 What: Modelling Canadian monetary policy in a changing global economy: Lessons learned and outstanding challenges Speaker: Stephen Murchison, Deputy Chief, Canadian Economic Analysis Bank of Canada/Banque du Canada 2011-11-04 What: Structure, competitive behaviour and performance in one of Atlantic Canada's leading export industries ... the billion dollar lobster industry Speaker: Michael Gardner, President, Gardner Pinfold Consultants Inc. 2011-10-07 What: Productivity Trends in Atlantic Canada Slides: Click for PDF Speaker: Serge Coulombe, Professor, Department of Economics University of Ottawa 2011-09-12 What: Rating Canadian Provinces - Methodology and Outlook Speaker: Michael Yake and Jennifer Wong, Moody’s Investors Service 2011-06-24 What: For every series, there’s a season Speaker: Diana Wyman, Senior Analyst, Current Economic Analysis Division, Statistics Canada 2011-06-09 What: Global Value Chains: Impacts and Implications Speaker: Aaron Sydor, Deputy Chief Economist and A/Director of Trade and Economic Analysis, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 2011-05-26 What: Atlantic Canada’s Diversification Dividend Speaker: Peter Hall Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada 2011-04-03 What: Monetary Policy Report (MPR) Speaker: Sharon Kozicki, Chief, Canadian Economic Analysis (CEA), Bank of Canada 2011-03-11 What: Cheques and Balances: Payments System Data as Indicators of Spending Activity Speaker: Greg Tkacz, Associate Professor, Dept of Economics, St. Francis Xavier University 2011-02-18 What: "3rd Annual AAAE Student Prize for Economic Policy" On Friday February 18, 2011 two economic students from Acadia, and the University of New Brunswick competed for the AAAE prize. Nicholas Broz (Acadia University) emerged as the winner in a another close contest. Click for pictures. Presentations... 1. Canada's Housing Bubble Nicholas Broz, Acadia University 2. Framing the Debate: ICT Investment for Regional Productivity Growth Tim Smith, University of New Brunswick Winner: Nicholas Broz 2010 2010-12-10 What: Economic and Fiscal Assessment 2010 Speaker: Russell Barnett, Economic Advisor Jeff Danforth, Senior Economist Chris Matier, Senior Advisor Parliamentary Budget Office (Economic & Fiscal Assessment 2010) Links: Report Website 2010-11-19 What: Every Ounce Counts: Birth Weight and Developmental Outcomes Among Canadian Children Speaker: Sarah MacPhee, Ph.D Candidate, Dalhousie University 2010-10-22 What: Monetary Policy Report Speaker: Tim Lane, Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada 2010-09-22 What: Inter and Intra-provincial Migration Trends in Three Census Periods: Why Canadians Move? Speaker: David Amirault & Daniel de Munnik Bank of Canada 2010-08-25 What: Crises, Cracks and Crudes: Energy Market Outlook Speaker: Mark Illing, Chief Economist, Suncor Energy 2010-05-17 What: Public Capital and Labour Productivity: A Provincial Decomposition Speaker: Ryan MacDonald, Senior Research Economist, Economic Analysis Division Statistics Canada 2010-04-30 What: Energy Trends in Canada Speaker: Christian Rankin, Oil Market Analyst, NEB Links: www.neb.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rcmmn/hm-eng.html 2010-04-23 What: Monetary Policy Report Speaker: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada 2010-03-5 What: How are you? A Well-Being Index for Canada and the Provinces Speaker: Andrew Sharpe, Executive Director, CSLS Links: www.csls.ca/board/sharpe.asp www.csls.ca/iwb.asp 2010-02-19 What: "2nd Annual AAAE Student Prize for Economic Policy" On Friday February 19, 2010 three economic students from Dalhousie, Memorial and Mount Allison competed for the AAAE prize. Zhe (Jerry) Ren of Dalhousie University emerged as the winner in a another close contest. Click for pictures. Presentations... 1. A Study on the Price Dynamics for Selected Drugs Reimbursed by the Nova Scotia Pharmacare Zhe (Jerry) Ren, Dalhousie University 2. Estimating Key Economic Indicators for Sub-Regions of Newfoundland and Labrador Wade Tymchak, Memorial University 3. Income Inequality in Canada’s Provinces, 1981-2005 Keith Walsh, Mount Allison University Winner: Zhe (Jerry) Ren 2009 2009-12-11 What: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: Which Canadian Bank does the best job at forecasting provincial GDP growth? Speaker: Geoff Wright, Senior Analyst, Canadian Economic Analysis Department, Canadian Projections and Policy Analysis, Bank of Canada 2009-10-23 What: Monetary Policy Report Speaker: David Amirault, Bank of Canada 2009-10-02 What: An Analysis of Recent Financial Turmoil: Through the Lens of the Canadian System of National Accounts Speaker: Allan Tomas and Eric Boulay Income and Expenditure Accounts Division, Statistics Canada 2009-06-19 What: The Role of Labour Market Information in Canada: Atlantic Issues and New Directions Speaker: Elizabeth Beale, President and CEO, Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) 2009-06-5 What: "Canadian Economic Outlook and CABE Developments www.cabe.ca Speaker: Craig Alexander, Vice President & Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group and President of CABE, Canadian Association for Business Economics 2009-05-14 What: "How Canadian Firms Set Non-union Wages Results from the Bank of Canada Wage Setting Survey, questionnaire attached)" Speaker: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada 2009-02-13 What: "AAAE Student Prize for Economic Policy" On Friday February 13, 2009 three economic students from Acadia, Memorial and the University of New Brunswick competed for the AAAE prize. Adam Macleod of Acadia University emerged as the winner in a very close contest. Click for pictures. Three student presentations... 1. The distributional effects of a carbon tax in New Brunswick Jean-Philippe Bourgeois, University of New Brunswick 2. East-west interprovincial migration patterns in Canada Jessica Sheppard, Memorial University 3. The economic impact of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for Grand-Pre Adam MacLeod, Acadia University Winner: Adam Macleod 2009-02-06 What: "How will Atlantic Canada's biggest export market fair in recession? An Economic Outlook for the New England States and the U.S. Economy" Speaker: Ross Gittell, James R. Carter Professor Whittemore School of Business & Economics, University of New Hampshire and Forecast Manager, New England Economic Project (NEEP) 2009-01-23 What: "New Household Panel Survey " Speakers: Andrew Heisz, Statistics Canada 2008 2008-11-13 What: "Parliamentary Budget Office: Economic and Fiscal Situation " Speakers: Kevin Page, Parliamentary Budget Officer 2008-10-24 What: "AAAE AGM and Monetary Policy Report" Speakers: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada 2008-10-02 What: "Commodity Prices and the Canadian Dollar: Where do we stand?" Speakers: Philipp Maier, Assistant Chief, International Department, Bank of Canada 2008-05-02 What: "Measuring Canadian and Regional Economic Performance" starring: Real GDP and Real Income with supporting actor the Terms of Trade. Speakers: Ryan MacDonald, Economist Statistics Canada 2008-04-25 What: "Monetary Policy Report" Speakers: David Amirault, Senior Economist Bank of Canada 2008-04-18 What: "Participation in Workplace Employer-Sponsored Training in Canada: Role of Firm Characteristics and Worker Attributes" Speakers: Kuan Xu, Professor, Economics Department, Dalhousie University Ref: Download paper 2008-03-07 What: "Cities and Growth: The Left Brain of North American Cities: Scientists and Engineers and Urban Growth" Speakers: Mark Brown, Statistics Canada, co-author of report on urban growth and the role of scientists/engineers and the cultural class Ref: StatsCan Cat. No. 11-622-MIE 2008 #17 StatsCan Cat. No. 11-622-MIE 2006 #12 StatsCan Cat. No. 11F0027MIE 2007 #45 2007 2007-12-14 What: "Economic and financial outlook for 2008" Speakers: Craig Alexander President, CABE (Canadian Association for Business Economics) and Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group 2007-12-7 What: "The Effect of Co-Pay and Cost Sharing in the Use of Health Care Service" Speakers: George Kephart, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Community Health & Epidemiology, Dalhousie University http://che.medicine.dal.ca/FullTimeFacultyGeorge.htm Ingrid Sketris, Chair, Canadian Health Services Research Foundation and Professor, College of Pharmacy and the schools of nursing, health services administration and computer science, Dalhousie University http://www.chsrf.ca/cadre/bio_sketris_e.php 2007-10-26 What: AAAE AGM 2007 Where: Bank of Canada office, What: "Everything you wanted to know about productivity but were afraid to ask" Speaker: Dr. Andrew Sharpe, Executive Director Centre for the Study of Living Standards 2007-06-28 What: Alberta Oil Sands in a Nutshell Who: Mark Illing, Senior Economist, Prairie Provinces, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada office 2007-06-22 What: Indicators of Sustainability in Health Care Who: Mike Joyce, Senior Economist, Dept. of Health Where: Bank of Canada office, 2007-05-11 What: Federal and Provincial Relations Who: Paul Hobson, Professor, Acadia's Department of Economics Dr. Wade Locke, Professor, Memorial's Department of Economics Where: Bank of Canada office, 2007-04-27 What: Bank of Canada Monetary Report Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada office, 2007-04-18 What: The Adventures of an Outsider on the Inside: Advising on Public Policy Who: Dr. Tim O'Neill Where: Bank of Canada office, 2007-02-23 What: Construction Activity, Heavy Projects, and Labour Shortages Speaker: Carol McCullogh, President, Construction Association of Nova Scotia When: Friday, February 23, 2007 Where: Bank of Canada, What: The Hog and Chicken Sector: Trends, Challenges, and Economics Speaker: David Robinson, Economist, Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture Where: Bank of Canada, 2006 2006-12-14 What: Global Repositioning - Implications for Canada Speaker: Warren Jestin, Sr. VP & chief economist, Scotiabank Where: Bank of Canada, 2006-11-17 What: Housing Outlook and Economic Impact Speaker: Peter Norman, Vice President, Clayton Research, www.clayton-research.com Where: Bank of Canada office 2006-10-20 What: AAAE AGM and Monetary Policy Report Update (MPR) Speaker: David Amirault, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada office, 2006-10-4 What: From the Fringe to the Mainstream Speaker: Ron Coleman, GPI Atlantic Where: Bank of Canada office 2006-9-26 What: Federal Health Care Funding: Is It Allocated Equitably? Speaker: George Kephart, PhD, Associate Professor Yukiko Asada, PhD., Assistant Professor Dept of Community Health and Epidemiology Dalhousie University Where: Bank of Canada office, 2006-6-16 What: The Bank of Canada's New Macro Model: ToTEM Speaker: Stephen Murchison, Research Director, Research Department, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada office,   2006-4-28 What: Bank of Canada Monetary Report Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada office,   2006-4-24 What: Canadian Small Business: Recent Performance and Challenges Please click for document. Who: Ted Mallett, Chief Economist and Director of Research Leanne Hachey, Policy Analyst Atlantic Canada Stéphane Robichaud, Legislative Analyst of CFIB Canadian Federation of Independent Business Where: Bank of Canada office,   2006-3-17 What: Exports and the Dollar Who: Peter Hall, Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, International Trade Advisory Services, Export Development Canada Where: Bank of Canada office   2005 2005-12-16 What: Halifax's Economic Strategy Who: Fred Morley, Chief Economist Greater, Halifax Partnership Where: Bank of Canada Boardroom, 1583 Hollis Street, 5th Floor   2005-12-9 What: Vulnerable Workers in Canada Who: Ron Saunders, Canadian Policy Research Network Where: Bank of Canada Boardroom, 1583 Hollis Street, 5th Floor   2005-12-2 What: A Comparative Analysis of Nova Scotia Development Strategies Who: Dalhousie University students in Jim McNiven's class Where: ACOA, 1801 Hollis St., suite 500   2005-10-28 What: "Thoughts on local and international economic conditions" Who: Tim O'Neill, O'Neill Strategic Economics Where: Bank of Canada Ref: In his talk, Mr. O'Neil, on the issue of oil, made reference to Jevons and Coal. Jevons paper is available online at: The Coal Question   2005-10-21 What: Bank of Canada Monetary Report Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada   2005-09-27 What: Social Trends in Canada: Atlantic Perspective - Focus on Halifax Speaker: Doug Norris Director General, Social and Demographic Statistics, Statistics Canada Where: Four Points by Sheraton Halifax More: Information   2005-06-24 What: System of National Accounts Who: Roger Jullion, Statistics Canada Where: Bank of Canada   2005-05-19 Who: Roland George, Purvin & Gertz Where: World Trade and Convention Centre, Port Rotal C, Halifax, NS Website: www.purvingertz.com [1] Room for two plants, Halifax Herald, May 20, 2005.   Liquefied Natural Gas: A New Industry for Atlantic Canada The Association presented a speaker and topic of major local interest in an expanded venue and audience today. Besides regular membership, attendance at the event included ministers, mayors and senior provincial and municipal government officals. The object of attention was a background report on the feasibility of LNG terminals in the Maritimes. In his report, Roland George contends that the supply of natural gas is not an impediment to development of LNG terminals in the region. The economics of the projects are subject to the final delivered cost of the gas. One terminal is a definate possiblity, and a second is feasible. "Is there room for two? Yes, the market will adjust to it. It depends how you bring those on."[1]   2005-04-20 Who: Ernie Stokes, Centre for Spatial Economics Where: 5th Floor Boardroom, ACOA, 1801 Hollis Street Website: www.c4se.com "The construction industry is central to economic growth." says Ernie Stokes, Managing Director Centre for Spacial Economics. "Without construction there is no growth". With this thesis, Ernie took AAAE members through a model that explained the linkage between investment, GDP and population growth.     2005-04-15 What: Bank of Canada Monetary Report Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada, 1583 Hollis St., 5th Floor Halifax, April 15,2005 Today, David Amirault presented the Bank of Canada's latest Monetary Report. In brief, the Bank's outlook is essentially unchanged from the previous report, except that for increased "upside and downside risks" from Asian expansion, prices, and the resolution of current account balances. Of major concern to the audience was the reported lack of labour productivity growth 2003-2004. As David pointed out, labour traditionally contributes about 1.25% out of a 3% growth in GDP. Download April 2005 MPR 2005-03-30 What: Under The Old Town Clock: Times, Travels and Travails of a Civil Servant Who: Charlie Pye Where: Bank of Canada, 1583 Hollis St., 5th Floor Halifax, March 30,2005 Today, Charlie Pye walked an attentive gathering through three decades of applied economics in the Nova Scotia government. He recounted that "Nova Scotia was on the leading edge in the application of input-output models for impact analysis in the 70's". 2005-03-04 What: Bank of Canada price setting survey Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada, 1583 Hollis St., 5th Floor Each month many of us eagerly await publication of the latest consumer price, industrial products price index and other such harbingers of price changes. Upon reading and digesting the latest statistics we in turn muse or speculate on the causes/sources of current changes. Policy initiatives often are forthcoming. David Amirault, Senior Economist at the Bank of Canada, recently authored a paper "A Survey of Price-Setting Behaviour of Canadian Companies" and presented an insightful overview to the Association. The survey found that there is a wide variation in price-setting behaviour among firms. Also, over the past decade there is "evidence of increased price flexibility... owing to intensified competition and greater use of information technologies." [Not to be outdone, David used the latest in technological gismos (ISB jump drive) to deliver his presentation. Slideshow on a keychain.] Policy implications include that inflation may be more responsive to interest rate changes, and that price flexibility may diminish the effect of monetary policy. For further information, see "Bank of Canada Review", Winter 2004-2005.   2005-01-28 What: The C.O.P.S. Outlook for Nova Scotia: 2004-2009 Who: Cory Large, Economist, HRDC Link: Outlook 2002-2007 What: A Profile of Seasonal Employment in Atlantic Canada: Past, Present and Future Who: David Chaundy, Senior Economist, APEC January Double-bill At the January luncheon President David Amirault announced that he will presenting a paper on price stability on February 25 that will coincide with a release from the Bank of Canada. Also, on the "Ides of March" (March 15th) Charlie Pye will be our guest speaker. Et tu Brute? Today, two approaches to labour market analysis were presented to the overflow crowd. Cory Large, Economist, HRDC presented a 5 year employment outlook for Nova Scotia. All things being equal, his report estimates that in the next five years the number of positions to be filled due to attrition and economic growth will be 65,000 or an average of +4.5%. Copies of the presentation are available upon request.   David Chaundry, Senior Economist APEC presented an analysis of seasonal employment in Atlantic Canada. He reported that in the period 1980 to 2004 seasonal employment has been stable while full employment has been increasing. Overall, there has been a trend decline in seasonal employment in the region.   And who says that economists cannot agree. In a poll of the assembled crowd, it was decided by a 90%+ majority that pizza was the preferred bill of fare. Future luncheons will feature this culunary delight. To avoid any disappointment, please let Tara know of your favored toppings.   2004 2004-11-23 What: Energy in Nova Scotia: From Exploration to the Gas Pump Who: Bob Newcomb, Economist, Department of Energy Where: Bank of Canada, 1583 Hollis St., 5th Floor 2004-10-22 What: Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report Who: David Amirault, Senior Economist, Bank of Canada Where: Bank of Canada, 1583 Hollis St., 5th Floor 2004-10-05 2004 AGM and Luncheon Today, AAAE President David Amirault presented an up-beat report to a well attended AGM. In this startup year, operational expenditures were abnormally, low resulting in a heathy bank balance. A good foundation for the coming year. A luncheon schedule for this fall is taking shape with three events already planned. Bob Newcombe will be giving a presentation on the state of the offshore; David Amirault will be presenting a Bank of Canada report; and Tim O'Neil has offered to give a talk later in the fall. The 2004-2005 board of directors was elected by acclamation. All directors from last year's board reoffered except one - Wambui P. Kipusi who has left the province. Ruth Blades was recruited to bring the board up to full complement. David offerred the thanks of the board to Secretary/Treasurer Tara Ainsworth for her dedication and hard work over the last year. "She's the glue that holds the society together".   After the AGM Fred Morley and Betty MacDonald teamed-up to present a report from the Greater Halifax Partnership on the state of the economy in the HRM.   2004-05-14 Topic: CMHC's current forecast Speaker: Bob Dugan, Chief Economist for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 2004-04-16 Topic: Bank of Canada's next semi-annual Monetary Policy Report Presenter: David Amirault, Senior Economist   2004-04-6 Topic: Global Synchronicity - What It Means For Canada Speaker: Dr. Warren Jestin. 2004-01-30 Topic: Economic Growth and Competitiveness in Nova Scotia Presenter: Dr. Ross McCurdy, CEO of InNOVAcorp and Chair of the Voluntary Planning Committee on Economic Growth and Competitiveness. Dr. McCurdy's presentation reported on how well Nova Scotia's economy is performing relative to its peers and what should be done to boost its economic performance.       While AAAE President David Amirault officiates... members and guests chow-down on sandwiches and refreshments.     2003 2003-11-25 Annual General Meeting At todays AGM President David Amirault reviewed activities of the association over the last year. The membership drive has brought membership up to 22. A new Board of Directors was elected. Betty McDonald and Mike Foster have stepped down. Bill Steele and Wambui Kipusi have joined the Board.   Special presentations were given to Fred Morley and Charlie Pye (Honourary AAAE membership) in recognition of past contributions. Special thanks was extended to David Chaundy, Tara Ainsworth, and Clare Lewin for their support over the last year. Presentation: Ron Coleman, GPI Atlantic "Convergence of Social and Economic Development." 2003-10-26 Bank of Canada, Monetary Policy Report 2003-10-16 Mike McCracken, Chair and CEO of Informetrica Limited Presentation: "Policy Challenges in Canada: What's Ahead? with special focus on macro policy, fiscal, monetary, etc." | PowerPoint | PDF slides | PDF with Notes | 2003-07-24 The AAAE is proud to host a luncheon with special guest, Paul Hobson, Professor in Acadia's Department of Economics. Mr. Hobson's topic of discussion will be "Reinventing the CHST". 1999 - 2002 200211 Atlantic Canada Economic Association Conference - November 2002 200110 CABE/TABE Conference October 15-16, 2001 199910 October 18, 1999 luncheon - Growth Opportunities Related toSable Gas 199903 President's message (March 1999) 199903 Luncheon March 1999 1997 Oct 9th The Ocean Economy: The Case of the UK July 3rd Meet the Bank of Canada's New Representative in Atlantic Canada June 10th Growth Strategies in the Financial Services Sector April 11th Atlantic Canada Forecast and Policy Outlook April 3rd Changing Dynamic of the Atlantic Canadian Economy 1996 November 27th False Economies: The Attack on Federal Transfers to the Provinces November 1st Canada's Interests and the World Trade Organization